It would be worthwhile and advisable to read the page on bible prophecy symbols first to gain a comprehensive understanding of the many bible symbols before beginning. A commentary on the book of daniel by pastor galen l. Daniel is the story of the people of israel in exile, longing to return to the land of israel. They were of the children of judah, the royal tribe, and probably of the house of david, which had grown a numerous family. Top 5 commentaries on the book of daniel ligonier ministries. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel hardcover august 8, 2015 by james a. He besieged jerusalem, soon made himself master of it, seized the king, took whom he pleased and what he pleased away with him, and then. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar. Daniel by john goldingay 9780849902291 best commentaries. According to this gift given to daniel, we find him, in this book, all along employed about dreams and visions, interpreting or entertaining them. There is little in history, secular or sacred, to corroborate this chapter.
A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams only the two tribes of judah and benjamin remained in canaan before the babylonian captivity. The book of daniel is a target of critics who doubt that the daniel described in the book actually wrote the book, especially in light of the books amazing prophecies. You can find the best commentary on daniel for you using the tools on the right side. And the lord gave jehoiakim king of judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of god.
Daniel had been in great and serious prayer for three full weeks daniel 10. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. With an essay the influence of daniel on the new testament by adela yarbro collins. Walvoord in his book commentary on daniel reports that archaeologists discovered a huge throne room in babylon which was 56 feet wide and 173 feet long. The following pages are a scripture by scripture bible commentary on each chapter of the book of daniel and many historical quotes are given to reinforce the truth. Daniel and his friendsshadrach, meshach, and abednegohave to navigate between the demands nebuchadnezzar is putting on them and. Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. I usually dont like to get into speculation regarding dates of biblical texts, since its just that speculation. So until his kingdom comes in all its fullness, we trust that he is in control that he could wipe the planet clean now if he so chose, but that in his wisdom he chooses not to. The ten northern tribes called israel had been taken into captivity approximately 722 b.
God is telling his people that despite what they might think, they have not been forgotten. Page 20 in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah came nebuchadnezzar king of babylon unto jerusalem, and besieged it. Book of daniel the prophet, the book of daniel bible study. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. Nov 21, 2014 daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel by montgomery, james a. Daniel, as many other authors of the antiquity and the bible, writes of himself in the third person throughout the first part of the book. This was the best, most common sense commentary on the book of daniel i have ever read.
We must see the book in this context if we are to understand it properly. Daniel 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This left only the two southern tribes called judah in the land of israel. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Daniel 1 commentary verse by verse commentary bible study. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. Tremper longman iii daniel niv application commentary, 1999. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. There was a niche in the wall where probably the king sat and behind the niche the wall was covered in white plaster. The book of daniel is the only book in the old testament which prophesied in details about kings and kingdoms, which he had declared by name like persia and greece. So until his kingdom comes in all its fullness, we trust that he is in control that he could wipe the planet clean now if. Biblical resources, such as the expositors bible commentary, provide the historical explanations for this prophecy. Daniel overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.
Goldingay is an erudite, and accomplished scholar and commentary writer his 3 vols on psalms is the only commentary on psalms you will ever need. In the first 6 chapters, we read about daniel and his friends. Each section of commentary begins with a chapter from the bible and then a versebyverse analysis follows. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in daniels prophecy. Book of daniel overview insight for living ministries. The two are tied together in the way they present prophecy. Daniel commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Daniel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Daniel a commentary proceeds linearly through all twelve chapters of the book of daniel.
The book opens with the exile of daniel and his contemporaries from the holy land to babylonia. Porphyry claimed that instead of being written by daniel about b. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel. Tregelles, classic commentaries and studies on daniel 21 vols. It isnt merely a therapeutic exercise for the one who prays. The bible is a history book, it tells the pastbut like no other history bookit tells the present and future just as clearly.
Shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end. Daniel explained a commentary on the book of daniel overview. For each story about daniel and his friends, it fills in the historical background and develops spiritual applications. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. It is clearly established daniel could and did write the book. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. Although prophecy is scattered all through the bible, two books focus almost entirely on symbolic representations. A commentary on the book of daniel by cooper abrams. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. The time would be long before all would be accomplished. Sinclair ferguson daniel the preachers commentary, 2002.
The book of daniel is his companion commentary published posthumously ten years later in 1929. The lord jesus called him daniel the prophet matthew 24. The book of revelation is clarence larkins commentary on revelation which he published in 1919, one year after the first edition his more famous book dispensational truth became available. The book of daniel no other book in the bible has been attacked like the book of daniel. The book of daniel stands as a unique mix in the old testament, for while it begins with history, it makes a strong transition at chapter 7, where it contains visions of future events significant to the jews. With an introduction to apocalyptic literature fotl 20. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading daniel a commentary. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon.
Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. He dispels the dispenationalists notion that there is a 2000 year gap in the 70 weeks of daniel 9 or jesus christ did not begin his kingdom 2000 years ago as daniel 2 prophesied he would. This volume on daniel is worthy of pride of place on pastors and scholars shelves. Like revelation, the book of daniel is a book of assurance. Daniel a commentary kindle edition by white, chris. The book of daniel is partly historical, relating various circumstances which befel himself and the jews, at babylon. After daniel prays to the lord recognizing the sinfulness of the nation and the justice of their captivity as a fulfillment of gods word, he asks the lord to be attentive to israel since the time of her captivity is completed 9. The most comprehensive englishlanguage commentary on daniel in 65 years. Classic commentaries and studies on daniel 21 vols. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. Daniel responded to jeremiahs prophecy by setting his attention to pray to god 9. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of daniel oxford. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Larkins book of daniel and book of revelation commentaries.
Much of the book is even written in aramaic, the language that was spoken in babylonia during the seventy years of exile following the destruction of the first beit hamikdash. Lesson 12 the end and a new beginning it is written. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. With scholars and authors such as moses stuart, charles h. There were many assumptions i use to make that the book showed, through sound, exegetical study, to be without foundation. The book of daniel was well enough accepted to be included in the septuagint the bible of the earliest christians, which. This chapter gives the historical setting daniel 1. Collins situates the old testament in its historical context and offers a full explanation of the text, especially its religious imagery. He also shows how the papacy is the little horn of daniel 7 and man of sin of 2 thessalonians 2.
This is another of many reminders in the book of daniel that prayer matters. Commentary on the book of daniel by matthew henry old. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of daniel. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of daniel claims to be written by daniel himself, and the fact that it is written mostly in the third person does not contradict that claim. Doughty southside christian church june 2015 introduction. A grasp of daniel is necessary for understanding the book of revelation. Publication date 1927 topics bible publisher new york.
Study the bible online using commentary on daniel and more. He is the prophet who determined the times for the events. Daniel explainedone of the most extensively researched commentaries on the book of daniel ever writtenoffers a thorough treatment of both the dramatic episodes and the prophetic visions. King jehoiakim is a weak vassal ruler operating under the power of pharaoh necho of egypt. Book of daniel prophecy of daniel chapter 1 daniel and his companions are taken into the palace of the king of babylon. This massive twentyone volume collection features some of the best commentaries and studies on the book of daniel from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Before the formal commentary begins, there is a sizable section devoted to the books literary, historical and social considerations. He is the prophet of dreams and visions, who enjoyed a divine gift, a heavenly wisdom and a surpassing understanding. Duguid daniel reformed expository commentary, 2008. Read daniel commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It is intended to help you better understand some of. Of the first descent which nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, in the first year of his reign, made upon judah and jerusalem, in the third year of the reign of jehoiakim, and his success in that expedition dan. Because of his frequent prophecies, which reached sixty, the book of daniel was the book in the old testament that is mostly read and studied in the christian church. In the third year of the reign of jehoiakim king of judah.
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